Long Awaited 3.x Update is Live & It Comes With a Whole New UI!
SYNTH RIDERS’ 3.x Update Is Live With The Addition of New UI Update!
Big changes are coming to Synth Riders, starting today — a beautiful, streamlined interface that makes it easier to find Challenges, Experiences, and the songs you want to play. In fact, there are some fantastic features that you might have missed before now.
Before anything else, though, update your copy of Synth Riders to check out the new UI and enjoy uninterrupted game play. This version of the game will not be compatible for online play with players on the previous versions.
With that all out of the way, let’s take a quick look at what’s here and, if you’re paying close attention, you might even pick up hints about what’s next for the music rhythm game world we’ve been building.
We’re always looking for ways to make the game work even more smoothly and we knew that the time was right to cook up a look that screams, “We love 80s Synthwave style!” even louder.
Here’s the page that now greets you when the game starts….and notice that new “Challenges” button in the corner? Hit it! The challenges no longer nestled inside menus! We’ll get to that in a second.
You have quick, simple access to all the main components of the game and there’s a little message window for when we have fun updates and new content. As you can see, we want to get you where you want to be, ASAP, giving you easy push-button access to everything Synth Riders offers. (It’s a lot!)
In this screenshot example, this is what you’ll see after picking “Solo” mode.
It’s easier than ever to choose modifiers (like Spin and Spiral modes), tracks, and quickly spot where you stand on the leaderboards—if you’re all about score-chasing. We were originally thinking of dropping circles and arrows on different bits of these images here to illustrate changes, but the whole point of the UI change was to keep it streamlined. We like to think between the main menu and layout here, we’re on the right track.
As we said up top, we made the Challenges easier to locate and navigate! It’s another great feature inside of Synth Riders that we don’t want anyone to miss. Right at the top of the welcome screen you can jump right to see the latest community challenges. Speaking of which, have you jumped into the Synth Riders Discord? Come join the fun—maybe make a few suggestions for challenges and new songs you’d like to play.
ICYMI: EXPERIENCES CONTINUE – AND YOU CAN TRY ONE FOR FREE!
We knew we needed to make it easier for you to explore our Synth Riders Experiences™ as well, with a dedicated section accessible from the main menu. They blow away everyone who tries them. Honestly, though, it is tough to explain it to someone. Seeing is believing, after all.
At the beginning of September, we opened Muse's “Algorithm” Experience™ so that you can try it one time for free. It’s right there, now, in the app, waiting for everyone whether you bought it or not.
Fire it up, play the track, and if it moves you, the DLC is available for purchase. While on the subject of Experiences™, this is just the start! We already have a few you can play right now, but we have even more unique ones on the horizon. Big things are coming to Synth Riders and we are incredibly excited for later this year, into 2025, and beyond.
Be sure to join us online and let us know what you think of the new update!
# About Synth Riders Experiences™
Below are examples of gameplay and visual "Experiences." More than just a stage, these are artistically-driven, immersive visuals delivered in-game that results in the blending of sight, sound, and movement together into a transformative VR experience.
- Muse "Algorithm": https://youtu.be/RO6ExDZUB3E?t=19 - The Offspring "Come out and Play": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2CHuQkNAgk - Caravan Palace "Wonderland": https://youtu.be/683sqz-iX3s - Muse "Starlight": https://youtu.be/aMvxIdVpV7E - Lindsey Stirling "Underground": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJEEUGl5_vI - League of Legends “Legends Never Die”: https://youtu.be/v_49kkuOKdY
To discuss, feedback or for some friendly banter, join us on Discord!
🚨🎃 Halloween Update via Open Beta V3.X Now Available! 🦇🚨
Swooping in today is a FREE update to Synth Riders, just in time for Halloween. Joining the soundtrack is a new FREE SONG by Dance with the Dead “Hex” bringing the included numbers of songs to 76!
Unpack these pile of trick-or-treats in game from today:
New FREE song, “Hex” by Dance with the Dead joins the “Specials” collection, increasing your library to 76 included songs!
Halloween/Spooky themed decals to show your style in Single or Multiplayer (Settings > Color > Decals)
Spooktacular Challenges, where we’ll be challenging you to play the “spookiest” music from the Synth Riders soundtrack
On your next visit to Spin City - either in the Multiplayer lobby or to play your next song - look out above! You can visit anytime through the Stage selection on the Song Select screen, or by changing Settings > Visuals > Home Stage.
META QUEST 3S GIVEAWAY! - (US Only)
Get in the Halloween spirit and dance to your favorite Synth Riders song to enter our Meta Quest 3s giveaway!
For the full details and how to enter: - https://forms.gle/VMJDHpzA82Cuwcbk6
If you enjoy the new update, please consider writing a review and recommending the game to your friends.
We wish you lots of fun this Halloween!
NEWS & HOW TO JOIN THE OPEN BETA
Hey Riders!
The Open Beta for Synth Riders version 3.x is LIVE! 🎉
What can you expect? It’s no understatement to say this is a massive update: it’s a complete rebuild of the game from the ground up including new features, improvements, and a smoother, more immersive rhythm-riding experience.
We’ve been working hard to bring this update to you - we can’t wait for you to try it and would love to hear your feedback on our forums.
⚠️ Please be aware due to the systemic nature of this upload previous mods and custom stages will not work.
And don’t worry, version 2.x will remain available during this transition period while we work with you to iron out any kinks found in 3.x.
As icing on this synth-y cake we’re also giving everyone the opportunity to check out the legendary Experience™ that started it all, Algorithm by Muse, once for FREE! This isn’t just any track—it’s a full-on immersive journey with custom visuals and effects that’ll blow your mind. Perfect for both newcomers and veterans alike.
Ready to ride the beat? To access the beta branch do the following:
Locate Synth Riders in your Steam Library
Right-click and select ‘Properties’
Go to ‘Betas’
On the ‘Beta participation’ drop down make sure ‘open-beta - OPEN BETA Testing (v3.x) is selected.
As always, your feedback helps us to bring the best version of Synth Riders to our Steam community! We'd love to hear your feedback in our [official discord server] where you'll find a comprehensive list of Known Issues, Bug reports and much much more!
See you in the game! 🚀
TL:DR
New Song: "Hex" by Dance with the Dead
Where: Specials - found in music pack line up
When: Available from 31 October 10am PT
How: Must be in "Open-Beta" branch
🚨 Synth Riders Open Beta V3.X Now Available! 🚨
🚨 Synth Riders Open Beta V3.X Now Available! 🚨
Hey Riders!
We’ve got some exciting news to share—the Open Beta for Synth Riders version 3.x is LIVE! 🎉
What can you expect? Well, where to start? It’s no understatement to say this is a massive update: it’s a complete rebuild of the game from the ground up including new features, improvements, and a smoother, more immersive rhythm-riding experience.
We’ve been working hard to bring this update to you - we can’t wait for you to try it and would love to hear your feedback on our forums.
⚠️ Please be aware due to the systemic nature of this upload previous mods and custom stages will not work.
And don’t worry, version 2.x will remain available during this transition period while we work with you to iron out any kinks found in 3.x.
As icing on this synth-y cake we’re also giving everyone the opportunity to check out the legendary Experience™ that started it all, Algorithm by Muse, once for FREE! This isn’t just any track—it’s a full-on immersive journey with custom visuals and effects that’ll blow your mind. Perfect for both newcomers and veterans alike.
Ready to ride the beat? To access the beta branch do the following:
Locate Synth Riders in your Steam Library
Right-click and select ‘Properties’
Go to ‘Betas’
On the ‘Beta participation’ drop down make sure ‘open-beta - OPEN BETA Testing (v3.x) is selected.
As always, your feedback helps us to bring the best version of Synth Riders to our Steam community! We'd love to hear your feedback in our [official Discord server] where you'll find a comprehensive list of Known Issues, Bug reports and much much more!
See you in the game! 🚀
Walkabout Mini Golf's Shangri-La-La-La song is back for a limited time!
Just in time to celebrate our "Synthabout" bundle with Walkabout Mini Golf, we're going back up into the mountains and returning to "Shangri-La-La-La"!
For a limited time, look for the Walkbout Mini Golf music pack, where you'll find "Shangri-La-La-La". This is a special remix of the course music for "Shangri-La", made by Walkabout’s composer, Chris Reyman, and ready for you to tee off in very different way here in Synth Riders.
Be sure to get in quickly, as when the bundle is completed the song will vanish back into the mists of the Himalayas...
https://youtu.be/HxOlmcbch08
If you haven't got Walkabout Mini Golf yet, you can grab it with a 20% discount thanks to our cross-publisher bundle:
AND! You can win a Quest 3 headset sponsored by Synth Riders, Walkabout Mini Golf and UploadVR:
Minor Release v2.3.32.a2 -80s Pack Side A (Hotfix)
* Returning built-in VRM avatars for first time installation
Minor Update - Version 2.3.32.a1
* Re-enabled neon bloom effects for Endless Cafe stage.
Synth Riders Goes Totally 80s with Latest Music Pack!
Synth Riders Goes Totally 80s with Latest Music Pack
Today, Synth Riders drops some totally awesome DLC: A trip back to the 1980s! What’s in store with The 80s Mixtape – Side A (besides flashbacks to hanging out at the mall)?
First, there’s an 80s-inspired stage available at no additional cost. We also created most excellent beatmaps for five songs from the era. Best of all, it’s available right now, whether you play Synth Riders on Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3 or Steam enabled VR headset.
a-ha - Take on Me You know it by heart, the pencil-drawn video that’s broken many a karaoke singer trying to match Morten Harket’s high notes when he belts out, “In a day or twoooooo….!” Well, we are taking that song to new (interactive) levels in Synth Riders 80s Mixtape - Side A!
Starship - We Built This City Starship’s protest song against closing Los Angeles music venues is peak pop rock. Mickey Thomas and Grace Slick’s vocals roasting corporate expansion became an 80s anthem — in a decade of corporate expansion.
Devo - Whip It When a problem comes along, you know what to do: Strap on your Devo-approved energy dome. (For real, that’s a thing.) This song – and its video – cemented Devo as an early pioneer of US New Wave. Now, we say, “Whip It” in Synth Riders!
Phil Collins - Sussudio What did you say when you had your first schoolyard crush? Was it something like “Sussudio?” That’s what Phil Collins’ mid-80s song is all about. Just take a nonsense word, a horn section and the heavy funk influence of “1999” by Prince and you’re all set!
INXS - New Sensation Australia's INXS, with its huge drums, relentless guitars, and sax solos define late 1980s rock. Combine that with the distinctive vocal growls of Michael Hutchence on “New Sensation” and you’ve got a Synth Riders track that grabs you and won’t let go.
...and, as we mentioned at the top, we have the 80s-inspired stage, “Endless Cafe.”
Grab the "80s Mixtape - Side A" (bundle) and save!
Please make sure you and your friends are all updated to this version of the game before going into Multiplayer, this version of the game is not compatible with previous versions of the game!
If you want to support the development of Synth Riders, we really appreciate reviews left in the store!
Follow Synth Riders on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and join their Discord community for more news and events.
About Synth Riders
Synth Riders is an award winning, top-selling VR rhythm game that redefines the musical experience. Let the music move you as you catch notes, ride the rails, and dodge obstacles in a unique combination of freestyle dancing and fitness workout that’ll allow you to burn calories while having tons of fun at the same time. Released in 2018 - with ongoing content additions & thriving community.
Play, dance & exercise to over 130 tracks
Music licensed for Synth Riders includes Gorillaz, Bruno Mars, Muse, Lindsey Stirling, Madison Beer, Caravan Palace, The Offspring, and Parov Stelar via paid DLC
10-player cross-platform multiplayer on supported platforms
Play your way with huge variety of gameplay modifiers & styles including Spin & Spiral
Incredibly customizable player experience with many great features out of the box including "custom songs"
Below are examples of gameplay and visual "Experiences." More than just a stage, these are artistically-driven, immersive visuals delivered in-game that results in the blending of sight, sound, and movement together into a transformative VR experience.
League of Legends “Legends Never Die”: https://youtu.be/v_49kkuOKdY
Swing into the New Year with Synth Riders; Electro Swing Essentials 2 is out now
Swing into the New Year with Synth Riders; Electro Swing Essentials 2 is out now!
Grab your dance partner and jive back into the swingin’ world of Synth Riders for Electro Swing Essentials Volume 2, the much-anticipated sequel to the game’s very first DLC from 2020. Light up the night with nine new tracks, four of which are free for all to swing to, available in-game January 25th.
Below is a list of all the songs coming in the Electro Swing Essentials 2 music pack. Those curious to check out the entire collection can head directly to the Spotify playlist put together by the developer Kluge: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0EHJ2DdvZruqvDTzr6rgzn
💃 Free Tracks: Swing for All!
Keep You in Line (feat. Cissie) - Jamie Berry
Keep on Smilin (feat. Emma Lea & Ashley Slater) - Wolfgang Lohr
Watch Your Tongue - PiSk, Little Violet
Silent Movie - Little Violet
🔥 Paid Tracks:
Guilty Pleasure - Jamie Berry (feat. Little Violet)
Boring 20s - Tamela D'Amico, Wolfgang Lohr & Ashley Slater
Magic Man (feat. J Fitz) - Balduin & Wolfgang Lohr
Let's Start Again (Odd Chap Remix) - Cut Capers
Rose - Swingrowers
The songs will be available for $1.99 or save as a bundle! Game sold separately.
Please make sure you and your friends are all updated to this version of the game before going into Multiplayer, this version of the game is not compatible with previous versions of the game!
If you want to support the development of Synth Riders, we really appreciate reviews left in the store!
Follow Synth Riders on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and join their Discord community for more news and events.
Minor Update - Synthmas is over for another year!
We hope that you've enjoyed the snow, But now it's Santa's time to go. Those carolling bells will call your name, When Synthmas time draws near again!
Synthmas is back! Happy Holidays Riders - Thank you for an amazing year!
Merry Synthmas
End of another year is upon us and the time has come for Synthmas!
What is Synthmas?
Originally started as a massive update to celebrate Synth Riders, adding 6 new languages for Korean, Japanese, Chinese, French, German, and Spanish to welcome our global players into the community, along with the following fun additions:
🎄 New song, “Carol of Bells” by Dance With The Dead - a synthwave/metal take on the classic carol from the players-favorite artist!
💪Challenges, these can be found atop the leaderboards - most right tab will get you there!
❄️ Personalized platforms - you can now express your flair in multiplayer lobbies and in solo play with customizable colors and “decals” to decorate the platforms you stand on.
🎅 Winter theme - snow falls all across Spin City as Santa comes to visit its inhabitants, seasonal decorations can be spotted for a limited time!
Check out the new song and winter theme in action:
We are delighted to see how our Synth Riders family has grown beyond borders and all over the globe, and we are truly grateful for each and every one of you who have joined us on this exciting journey! We wish you all the best this holiday season and a wonderful year ahead for 2024! - Synth Riders Team
